Angk Romeas Commune | Kampot Province
Main Geography and Administration
Angk Romeas Commune covers 71 km² in the western part of Dang Tong District, Kampot Province. It is organized into three villages—Angk Romeans, Prey Kramau and Srae Pheap—which are subdivided into fourteen hamlets. Village heads report to the Commune Development Committee for local administration and service delivery.
Population Profile
According to the 2019 national census, Angk Romeas had a resident population of 9,845 persons. The median age was 23.4 years, reflecting a predominantly young demographic typical of rural Cambodia. Household size averaged 5.6 individuals; 74 % of households were headed by married couples and the remainder comprised single-parent or extended families.
Agricultural Land Use
The commune’s cultivated area amounts to roughly 18 km², representing about 25 % of its total surface. Rice paddies dominate, covering ≈14 km²; provincial yield data for the 2021‑2022 season recorded an average production of 4,600 kg/ha in Kampot Province, projecting a local rice output of around 650 tonnes. Secondary crops include cassava (≈3.2 km²) yielding roughly 95 tonnes, and maize (≈1.8 km²) with an estimated production of 54 tonnes.
Livestock, Poultry and Aquaculture
Approximately 36 % of households keep cattle; the total herd in Angk Romeas is estimated at ≈1,070 head. Near‑universal small‑scale poultry keeping averages ≈45 chickens per household. The commune maintains two fish ponds with a combined surface area of 9.3 ha; 2022 provincial fisheries records attribute about 0.96 tonnes of pangasius and 0.31 tonnes of tilapia to these ponds, indicating modest but expanding aquaculture activity.
Non‑Farm Economic Activities
Around 88 % of households participate in at least one non‑agricultural source of income. Principal activities are:
- timber extraction under state permits;
- operation of petty trade stalls along District Road 4; and
- seasonal labor on regional construction projects. A growing segment involves tourism‑related services (homestay hosting and tour guiding) around nearby archaeological sites, with participation rising roughly 13 % between 2020‑2023.
Infrastructure & Public Utilities
The commune is linked to the province via a paved all‑weather road connecting Dang Tong District to Provincial Road 2. Electrical service reaches ≈67 % of households; remaining dwellings rely on diesel generators or solar home systems installed under a World Bank Energy Access pilot (≈200 units by 2023). Water supply consists mainly of shallow tube wells; ~45 % of villages have piped water networks installed in 2022. Telecommunication coverage includes 3G/4G mobile service from major Cambodian operators.
Education
Angk Romeas provides basic education through Angk Romeas Primary School (≈1,380 pupils), and two secondary institutions—Srae Pheap Secondary School (≈650 students) and Prey Kramau High School (≈420 learners). All schools operate under the provincial Education Office and receive annual operational grants for teacher salaries and curriculum materials.
Health Services
A rural health centre staffed by one physician, two nurses, and a midwife serves the commune. Daily outpatient activity averaged about 30 consultations during 2021, covering primary care, maternal‑child services, and basic treatments.
Environmental Assets & Conservation Measures
Western fringes of Angk Romeas encompass ≈68 ha of riparian forest protected under the provincial Upper Tonlé Sap Watershed Conservation Zone (established 2018). These forested strips function as flood buffers, habitat corridors for migratory birds, and contributors to local carbon sequestration.
Recent Development Initiatives
In early 2023 a joint program between Dang Tong District authorities and an international donor agency launched the Rural Enterprise Promotion Project targeting Angk Romeas’ small‑scale fish farmers. The initiative supplies fingerlings, offers micro‑loans at reduced interest rates, and provides training on market linkage for surplus rice. Project goals aim to increase average farmer household income by ≈10 % within three years while strengthening value‑chain connectivity.
Angk Romeas Commune displays a youthful agrarian population complemented by diversification into livestock, modest aquaculture, tourism‑related services, and limited non‑farm enterprises. Ongoing investments in road networks, electricity, water supply, education, health care, and agricultural support underscore its role within Dang Tong District’s broader rural development strategy.